
Factory Records
The Complete Graphic Album
Matthew Robertson(Author)
Thames & Hudson Ltd (Publisher)
Published on 10. September 2007
Book
Paperback/Softback
224 pages
978-0-500-28636-4 (ISBN)
Description
Between 1978 and 1992, Factory was one of the most important record labels in Britain. It launched the careers of Joy Division, New Order and the Happy Mondays, to name but a few; it opened the legendary Hacienda club and Dry bar; and it introduced to music the concept of high-quality, cutting-edge design. The visual languages developed alongside the music, by designers such as Peter Saville, Central Station Design and 8vo, are still widely recognized and imitated today.
Factory Records documents the label's entire visual legacy and its role in bringing design into the mainstream. Every item with a famous Factory inventory number is illustrated or listed, including album sleeves, singles, special editions, flyers, posters, stationery and architectural projects. With a foreword by Tony Wilson, Factory's charismatic record label owner and nightclub manager, this book amply conveys the energy, creativity and enthusiasm of one of the most dynamic (and chaotic) record labels ever.
Factory Records documents the label's entire visual legacy and its role in bringing design into the mainstream. Every item with a famous Factory inventory number is illustrated or listed, including album sleeves, singles, special editions, flyers, posters, stationery and architectural projects. With a foreword by Tony Wilson, Factory's charismatic record label owner and nightclub manager, this book amply conveys the energy, creativity and enthusiasm of one of the most dynamic (and chaotic) record labels ever.
Reviews / Votes
'Breathtaking ... a must-have reference for music aficionados' - Computer Arts Projects 'As an indicator of time's passing, a document of an important pop-culture moment and just as great a book of superb looks, serial number Fac 461 is the business' - GQ 'By the time you reach the Happy Mondays' explosions of graffiti and goo you're properly convinced of the genius of everyone involved' - The Word 'A collectible item in its own right' - iD Magazine 'A lovingly compiled collection' - Independent (10 of the Best Rock Books) 'Its depth, detail and sheer brilliance put other coffee-table music books to shame' - NMEMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
400 Illustrations, color
Dimensions
Height: 291 mm
Width: 253 mm
Thickness: 22 mm
Weight
1408 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-500-28636-4 (9780500286364)
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Matthew Robertson
Factory Records: Complete Graphic Alb
Book
05/2006
Thames & Hudson Ltd
€57.08
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Person
Matthew Robertson works as a designer in Bath, England. His personal
collection of Factory items includes a number of rare pieces, and he
works alongside several former Factory artists.
collection of Factory items includes a number of rare pieces, and he
works alongside several former Factory artists.
Content
Foreword * Introduction * Catalogue * List and short descriptions Visual index * Further reading, covering both design and music